Dambri Waterfalls

Surrounded as they are by dense forest, Dambri Falls are much more attractive than any of those in the vicinity of Da Lat, and the only ones worth visiting in the dry season. The road to the falls, which branches north from Highway 20 just east of Bao Loc, bisects rolling countryside carpeted by coffee, tea and pineapple plantations. Once you arrive, there are two paths leading to the falls. The main one to the right leads to the top of the falls, where some ugly fencing stands between you and a precipice over which a torrent of white water tumbles over the 80m drop. From here, you can descend to the base of the falls by steep steps, or if you’re feeling lazy, there’s a lift available. A second path, to the left by a restaurant, leads down a steep stairway among towering trees to a superb view of the falls from in front. The two paths are linked by a bridge over the river, where you’re likely to get drenched in spray, even during the dry season. The path continues downstream to a smaller cascade, Dasara Falls, but the trail can be slippery after rain.